Buyer, Produce

Title of the Job: Buyer, Produce

Location: Ajax, ON

Job Description: Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you…We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.There’s a seat at our table for you…What We Offer:Hybrid scheduleMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employmentFULL flex benefits programCompany matching RRSPProfit Sharing125-year, family-owned and operated company historyFamily culture and advancement opportunitiesWhat you would do:Execute Produce sourcing and fulfillment plans that enable category growthManaging higher risk inventory, ensuring market relevance in portfolio and competitiveness utilizing the proper mix of sourcing solutionsAct as the primary supplier contact for inventory and supplier related business needsMonitor KPIs related to Produce case growth, service level and product loss.Communicate directly with the sales team to help promote sales knowledge and growth within the categoryDevelop and maintain relationships with regional suppliers and suppliers key to the divisionProvide support to the sales and merchandising teams with product sourcing and opportunity buysDoes this sound like you?Possess:2+ years previous experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.Bachelor degree Supply Chain Management or Related – an assetExtensive Produce procurement experience and product knowledgeWell-developed communication skills both written and verbalBe recognized by the attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyHave knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefitsLike to work in a collaborative and dynamic environmentKnowledge of Workday & Kronos experience (an asset)#GFSCA#ZR1We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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